Nurture and grow your language skills with this interactive and engaging Intermediate Japanese course. Delivered online across three 10-week modules, this course is ideal if you wish to prepare for the JLPT N3 or simply communicate in Japanese with more fluency.
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Japanese Intermediate - Level 4 Course overview
Develop your ability to handle more complex real-life scenarios and understand Japanese at a more natural speaking pace in our Level 4 Intermediate course.
You’ll learn how to express thoughts, feelings and opinions more clearly, as well as offering advice to others. You’ll also build greater detail and confidence when talking about your family, travels or personal experiences.
Throughout the year you’ll learn 300 new kanji characters and practise using traditional Japanese manuscript paper.
Cultural exploration is a key part of the course. You’ll read extracts from books and watch anime films in your own time, then discuss these in class to build your understanding Japanese media without relying on English subtitles.
Over the 30 weeks, you’ll be working towards JLPT N3. At the end of the course, you’ll have the option of sitting a mock test, to access your progress.
Our courses are ideal for learners looking for an immersive experience, with a strong focus on practical communication and developing cultural understanding.
Who is it for?
You should already be confident communicating at JLPT N4 level to enrol on this course. This typically equates to around 180 hours of formal study, alongside additional independent learning.
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Timetable
Each module consists of 20 hours of learning or 60 for the full course. The course has three 10-week modules, with start dates throughout the year. You can enrol on the full course or book onto any module individually.
Benefits
- Make a significant leap forward in your communication skills
- Learn in small and friendly classes, with the support on an experienced native tutor
- Explore Japanese culture, from modern trends to traditional customs.
What will I learn?
- NってN
山田さんって人知ってる？
Do you know the person called Yamada? - ～として
英語の先生として日本に来ました。
I came to Japan as an English teacher. - ～わけです
暑いわけだ。気温が36度もある。
No wonder it feels so hot, it's 36 degrees (Celsius) outside. - ～しかない
電車もバスも止まってしまったから、歩くしかない。
Since the train and bus are not working, there is no choice but to walk. - ～を始め
東京を始め全国に店を展開したいです。
Starting with Tokyo, I want to open stores across the entire country. - ～ということです
試験の結果は95％、つまり合格ということだ。
Your test score was 95%. In other words, you passed. - ～ほど
びっくりするほど声が大きかった。
His voice was loud to the extent that I was surprised. - つい～てしまう
ダイエット中なのに、レストランでついデザートを食べてしまった。
Although I am on a diet, I ate dessert at the restaurant without thinking. - ～べき
お客様と話したら敬語を使うべきです。
You should use keigo when speaking with a customer. - ～っけ
ジョンが見たい映画は来週出るんだっけ？
The movie that Jon wants to see is coming out next week, right?
Assessment and certificates
You will receive a Certificate of Completion from City St George’s, University of London, along with a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile.
To qualify, you must attend at least 70% of classes.
Teaching
Classes are highly interactive and include:
- Small group work and role-play
- Listening to audio materials (e.g. radio clips)
- Reading articles and texts
- Watching video content
- Digital learning tools to support your progress
You’ll also explore Japanese culture, current affairs and traditions alongside language learning.
Every lesson is designed to make learning practical, enjoyable, and social, so you can use Japanese confidently in everyday situations.
Eligibility
It is the right level if you have either:
- completed our Lower Intermediate (level 3) course, or equivalent elsewhere
- around 180 hours of formal study, alongside independent learning
- reached JLPT N4 level.
You should already be able to:
- talk about someone’s physical features and personality
- talk about what others have done
- express gratitude
- ask someone to convey a message on your behalf
- talk about imminent actions
- visit a hairdresser and asking for a particular style from a photo.
Still unsure where to start? Reach out to the team and we can help you to find the right level.
Check out the other Japanese courses we have.
Additional requirements
To enrol onto the Intermediate Japanese course, you must:
- be age 18 or over
- have basic IT skills and a reliable internet connection to access lessons and course materials.
English requirements
You will need a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course.